New Opportunities

Posted a host of exciting new opportunities on the arts and crafts website, so please follow the link to see.

In particular there are the following international opportunities particularly targeted at Dumfries and Galloway artists and makers:

conTEXT:  call for Applications for Residency based at Smart Textiles, Sweden - deadline Thursday 9th February 2012

con-TEXT is an exciting new Residencies programme for Designer Makers in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway based at Heriot Watt University's School of Textiles and Design in Galashiels and at the University of Boras, Sweden.
6 Residencies are offered in 2010-11 and the call for Applications for the 3rd Round is now open.  This will offer one place only for a residency to be based at Smart Textiles, The Swedish School of Textiles, University of Boras, Sweden.  Deadline is 5pm Thursday 9th February 2012.    
For more information go to the Opportunities section of the CABN website - con-TEXT
 Call for Applicants for:  SW Scotland's Biosphere / Dark Sky Learning Journey to Slovakia

Deadline: 16^th February 2011

The proposed UNESCO Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Reserve is an international accolade for a defined area where people are striving to explore new approaches to sustainable development.  At the heart of SW Scotland's Biosphere is a designated Dark Sky Park within   Galloway Forest Park, where people can experience the night sky unaffected by light pollution.

The Biosphere /Dark Sky Park learning journey aims to foster international exchange to encourage the use of Biosphere Reserves as places which support the creation of economic opportunities as well as nature conservation.

We are seeking artists, makers and designers who wish to take part in a learning journey to Slovakia, including the East Carpathian Biosphere Reserve within Poloniny National Park.  The learning journey aims to inspire those participating, to develop and promote markets for sustainably produced locally distinct products which reflect our rich cultural and natural heritage.

There are up to 8 places on the learning journey, which will take place from the 19^th -25^th April.  It is open to applicants based in South West Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire).

For more information see applicant guidelines attached or contact:    

Nic Coombey

Building Opportunities in the Biosphere, The Kiosk, Main Car Park, Gatehouse of Fleet. DG7 2HR

nic@sup.org.uk

01557 814927